18/10 weight? induction cooktops? It appears to be heavy, but does anyone know the weight of the stainless steel?Also, is it useful on induction cooktops?
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18/10 weight refers to the nickel content of the stainless steel. 18/10 will not rust unlike 18/0 stainless that will rust if not cared for properly. 18/10 is not magnetic, whole 18/0 is. Induction cooking refers to cooking without heating the pan or pot, only the contents. Since aluminum cookware does not contain any steel, they will not work, the unit will shut down,
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I am not sure about the weight or the induction cooktops, but I was wondering if you went ahead and bought them and would like to know what you think of them. Thanks for any feedback.
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Induction cooking is supposed to work with Stainless steel. I have not, however, confirmed it with this pot. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Induction_cooking
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I would say its a normal weight for granite. I have used granite wear for many years in larger sizes, I bought these for two reasons, one being size and the other to use with my new wave induction cook top. They work just fine on my gas stove and the induction cook top.
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I can trick my induction stove to recognize this one. It is made from a lower grade stainless steel, which does contain more iron, as does all induction cookware.I have to put two Bialetti moka pots on my stove to get the sensor to turn on the magnetic induction. I have a stainless steel stove top milk steamer, and I have to do it every morning..(trick the sensor).
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I'm sorry I don't know what an induction cooktop is. I do know however that these pots and pans are great...this is the second set I have and I love them. There were no scratches and no rusting...I have used them on gas and electric...but again I have no idea what an induction cook top is. I'm sorry I can't answer your question. Good luck.
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Robert, I am going to ask amazon for you via written request and report back to you. I'm curious myself now. Why should you miss out on this or another product that might be just right for an induction cooktop. I will post answer here as soon as I hear back. cvsk12
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Hi.. I do not know what its weight is. the lid is very light of course, being aluminum. The bottom/cooking pan part is steel so its not lightweight--its also not near as heavy as cast iron. I have carpal tunnel and use it quite easily but it is something I need to draw close to my body when washing and moving off the stove. so it has some weight just not a lot. It is heavy enough to make really good surface for even cooking. I love it, we use ours, I got 2 of my kids their own for Christmas this year too and they also love it. hope that helps.
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I have no idea what an induction cooktop is, I have a gas range, I have always had a gas range. The set works fine on my range.
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I can trick my induction stove to recognize this one. It is made from a lower grade stainless steel, which does contain more iron, as does all induction cookware. I have to put two Bialetti moka pots on my stove to get the sensor to turn on the magnetic induction. I have a stainless steel stove top milk steamer, and I have to do it every morning..(trick the sensor).
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My induction unit runs by low, medium, medium high, and high with temperature increments in five degrees in each range. So I don't know the equivalent of an 8 or a 9. I would suggest you check your induction unit's instruction book to find which of the settings equals a medium heat and don't use a higher heat. The pan is safe at an oven temperatgure of 400 degrees fahrenheit. I got the feeling from the use and care recommendations that they are concerned with keeping the shiny, shiny finish pristine and beautiful. My cookware gets used hard. I use reasonable care, but I don't get all finickly about keepin it "for pretty". I plan to use it on low to medium, but I'm not going to fret about it. It's a pan for cooking ooey, gooey, sticky, messy things. It's not going to stay out of the box pretty. I would worry more if it were a non-stick interior, but it's a metal finish. So I'm just going to enjoy it. Good luck.
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I bought mine for the barbecue and it works great, however don't have experience with induction stove tops. Stainless material is not magnetic and you might want to research the carbon steel paella pan which is the classic traditional pan used, but it's not suitable for ceramic stove tops or Aga stoves or similar cooking ranges because of its concave bottom. La Tienda is a Spanish speciality store in Williamsburg, Virginia with an on-line web site and sells different pans. You could call them directly regarding induction cooktop use. Happy cooking!
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The larger 20-qt stock pot by this same manufacturer and sold under the same "Professional Commercial Grade" description (http://www.amazon.com/Professional-Commercial-Stainless-Induction-Certified/dp/B003HMH60K/ref=pd_bxgy_k_img_y) is noted as being 18/8 stainless. While not proof that this one is, perhaps it's a safe bet for your purposes.
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Best advice....always test cookware with a magnet. If it is magnetic, it will work fine on induction cooktops. Not all stainless steel is magnetic, as it depends on the percentage of chromium in the metal blend. ONLY use magnetic cookware for induction cooktops.
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I tested. It is stainless steel pan. It is induction cookware. It is working on my induction cook top.
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Read "product description".... which includes........... Heavy-gauge aluminum core conducts heat well for excellent, even cooking. Works well on my induction cooktop !!
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Ha! Yeah, that disk is a piece of crap. The whole reason people use induction cookers is because they are almost 100% efficient with ferritic steel pots, but if you have to use the disk you are loosing a ton of efficiency. My suggestion would be to buy a pressure cooker that is induction compatible, one where you can stick a magnet on it.
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IF there isnt ANY steel on the bottom it will NOT work with the induction cooktop! We have a few induction burners and a magnet MUST stick/hold well to the bottom of the pot for it to work. IF this is a true stainless as the title says, it WILL NOT work on an induction burner.